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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
“Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres achieves yet another milestone – Records all time high teleconsultations on a single day!”
More than 3 lakh teleconsultations were done in a day at Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres  on 16th April 2022. This is the highest number of teleconsultations ever done at AB-HWCs on a single day, surpassing its earlier record of 1.8 lakh teleconsultations per day. This was achieved on the day when AB-HWCs were celebrating the 4th Anniversary under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
The teleconsultations are carried out by AB-HWC on the e-Sanjeevani platform. This doctor-to-doctor teleconsultation system, where on one end there is a Specialist doctor sitting at district hospital or at medical college hospital and on the other end is a General doctor/Community health officer along with the patient. This assures specialist consultation for continuum of care, minimizing physical travel of patients, reducing cost and potential hardship. The Community Health Officer at the Sub Health Centre - Health and Wellness Centre  and Medical Officer at the Primary health Centre – Health and Wellness Centre , are leveraging teleconsultation for seeking guidance of specialists in District Hospitals, Medical Colleges and even in All India Institute of Medical Sciences  across the country, to render comprehensive care for the patient, visiting their AB-HWC.
The Hon’ble Union Minister’s constant encouragement and support to States/UTs for teleconsultations, has been a strong motivation for the States/UTs to achieve this formidable record. During the 4th anniversary celebrations too, the Hon’ble minister had interacted with patients, Specialists in AIIMS and Community Health Officers at AB-HWCs, for seeking their opinion on teleconsultations.
The record achievement on a single day is also a testimony for e-Sanjeevani platform’s robust technology. With around 1 Lakh AB-HWCs already registered as spokes seeking consultation and more than 25000 hubs providing teleconsultations, e-Sanjeevani portal has been facilitating access to healthcare services across the length and breadth of the country.
Teleconsultations have indeed emerged as a boon to assure timely specialist services to poorest of the poor, in the remotest part of this diverse and large country.
Ministry of Railways
Use of Aluminium for Train Coaches
Indian Railways  has taken the following measures with respect to induction of Aluminium Body coaches:-
- Modern Coach Factory  / Rae Bareli has signed a ToT  contract with M/s Dawonsys, South Korea for Design, Development, Manufacturing and Testing of Aluminium Body passenger coaches.
- IR plans to procure 400 new generation Vande Bharat Train sets with better energy efficiency and passenger riding experience. The use of Aluminium Body coaches in these new generation energy efficient Vande Bharat train sets will also be considered to the extent possible.
- Rolling Stock to be procured for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail  will be having Aluminium Body coaches.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
DRDO at DefExpo 2018: Exhibiting the technology might
Defence Research and Development Organisation , with a saga of achievements in last 60 years would be showcasing its flagship products during the DefExpo India – 2018, being held in Chennai from 11 – 14 April 2018.
An exclusive India Pavilion is being set up for the first time in DefExpo, which will showcase the combined strength of DRDO, Public and Private Sector in defence manufacturing.
DRDO is the largest exhibitor showcasing its innovations in all formats i.e. indoor, outdoor and live demo. DRDO is putting up flagship products and systems in two broad categories, one pertaining to technologies ready for transfer to industries for productionisation and the other pertaining to technologies ready for exports.
DRDO will be participating in the live demo for some of its indigenously designed and developed products, which includes Light Combat Aircraft – Tejas, Main Battle Tank Arjun MK-II, Arjun Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle , T-72 Trawl, T-72 Bridge Layer Tank, Wheeled Armoured Platform , Mobile Surveillance System and Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System .
The outdoor exhibits include Nirbhay Missile System with Launcher, Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle , MBT Arjun Mk-I, Astra Missile, Low Level Transportable Radar  System, Medium Power Radar  System, Convoy Jammer, Multipurpose Decontamination System , Varunastra - Heavy Weight Anti Submarine Electric Torpedo, Bio-Toilet, etc.
The indoor exhibit area would be having more than 400 exhibits. The exhibits include technologies pertaining to aeronautics, missiles, armaments, combat vehicles, naval systems, electronics, information warfare and life sciences. The pavilion also presents an array of digital experiences including war game simulation zone, augmented reality, virtual reality, physical simulators, etc.
During the event, Transfer of Technology  of DRDO developed products to Private Industry and DPSU Partners will be done in the presence of Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman on 11 April 2018 at the venue. Some of these include: ASTRA Missile, Varunastra - Heavy weight torpedo, Anti Thermal Anti Laser Grenade, Identification of Friend & Foe , HUMSA – UG, ABHAY Sonar, etc. A record number of 200 ToTs in the last three years with revenue generation to the tune of Rs 190 crore by DRDO has spurred the growth of defence manufacturing sector, echoing the theme of DefExpo - 2018, ‘India : The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’.
A DRDO Press Conference addressed by Chairman DRDO & Secretary, Department of Defence R&D Dr S Christopher, will be held on 13 April 2018 at the venue.
DRDO’s participation in DefExpo – 2018 is expected to provide a platform for collaboration with industry and open out opportunities for export of defence technologies. DRDO welcomes one and all to its pavilion to get a first-hand account of capabilities of our nation in the area of advanced defence technologies and opportunity to share the pride of the vibrant DRDO community.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, on his Jayanti today.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "मां भारती के अमर सपूत छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज को उनकी जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। उनके अदम्य साहस, अद्भुत शौर्य और असाधारण बुद्धिमत्ता की गाथा देशवासियों को युगों-युगों तक प्रेरित करती रहेगी। जय शिवाजी!"
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES ‘FESTIVAL OF LIBRARIES’
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘Festival of Libraries’ in New Delhi today . This Festival is being organized by the Ministry of Culture with the aim to promote development and digitization of Libraries and cultivate the culture of reading.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the development of libraries is correlated to the development of society and culture. It is also a measure of progress of civilizations. She stated that history is full of such references in which the invaders considered it necessary to destroy the libraries. This shows that libraries have been considered a symbol of the collective consciousness and intellect of a country or society. She pointed out that such incidents do not happen in the modern era but there are incidents of disappearance of rare manuscripts and books. She said that efforts can be made to bring back rare books and manuscripts.
The President said that libraries act as a bridge between civilizations. In ancient and medieval periods, people of many countries carried books from India, translated those and gained knowledge. At the heart of such efforts is the thought that books and libraries are the common heritage of humanity.
The President said that a small book has the potential to change the course of world history. She referred to Gandhiji's autobiography, where he has mentioned about the great positive impact of John Ruskin's book 'Unto This Last' on his life. She said that books contain in them the fragrance of the land and vastness of the sky.
The President said that efforts for conservation of manuscripts and modernization and digitization of libraries are very important. The nature of libraries is changing with the use of information and communication technology. Accessibility has become easier. She noted that the National Virtual Library of India is being developed to achieve the national goal of 'One Nation, One Digital Library'. She expressed confidence that with the success of the National Mission on Libraries the culture of connecting with libraries and reading books would be strengthened.
The President said that libraries should become centers of social interaction, study and contemplation. She appreciated the Ministry of Culture for taking forward the national campaign for the development of libraries.
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
MCA strikes off 10,113 companies between April 2020 and February 2021
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs  administers the Companies Act, 2013 , Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. There is no provision for weeding out the Companies in the Act.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
However, the Minister further stated that during the current financial year 2020-2021 i.e. from the month of April 2020 to February 2021, total 10,113 number of Companies have been struck off by invoking the provisions of section 248  of the Act which are not carrying on any business or operation for a period of two immediately preceding financial years and have not made any application within such period for obtaining the status of dormant company under section 455 of the Act and after following the due process of the law.
Giving more information, the Minister said that there are 12,59,992 Private Limited Companies registered having active status as on 31.01.2021 .Details of Partnership firms are not maintained by MCA. There are 10,98,780 number of active Private Limited Companies registered till 31.12.2019 which are eligible/due to file Financial Statement for the year ended 31.03.2020 .Out of these 7,15,243 number of Companies have filed FS for the year ended 31.03.2020.
Thereby 65 percentage of active eligible Private Limited Companies have filed Financial statement for the financial year ended 31.03.2020, the Minister stated.
Vice President's Secretariat
No country or system could flourish without discipline– Vice President
As Chairman Rajya Sabha, I am working to ensure the temple of democracy has decorum and discipline – Shri Dhankhar
To enforce decorum and discipline, sometimes we have to take recourse to unpalatable situations – VP
Vice President interacts with Indian Forest Service probationers of 2022-24 batch
VP calls for judicious balance between the need for development and conservation of nature
The Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that no country or system could flourish or blossom without discipline or decorum. The moment discipline and decorum are compromised, our institutions suffer severely, he emphasised.
Addressing a group of Indian Forest Service probationers at Parliament House today, he said that as Chairman, Rajya Sabha, “I am working in a manner, using everything under my command to ensure the temple of democracy, in the largest democracy has decorum and discipline.” Calling for zero tolerance towards lack of decorum and discipline, he said that if you do that, it will bring change dramatically.
“To enforce decorum and discipline, sometimes we have to take recourse to unpalatable situations, but we must never hesitate because decorum and discipline are connected with our growth, with our reputation, with our prosperity. The moment we take a lenient view, we do not serve well to society,” Shri Dhankhar underlined.
Describing harmony between the man & his environment as the nectar of life, VP asked the young officers to dedicate themselves towards “helping maintain the judicious balance between the need for development and conservation of Mother Nature.” Calling for sensitivity while dealing with forest dwelling communities, he appealed the probationers to create a Jan Andolan for awareness about nature conservation.
In his address, the Vice President also emphasized the importance of learning & following Fundamental Duties. “It does not require investment or physical effort. It only requires intent. This intent can have a revolutionary impact,” he said.
Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Secretary to the Vice-President of India, Shri Ranjit Punhani, Secretary, Rajya Sabha, Smt. Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Smt. Vandana Kumar, Additional Secretary, Rajya Sabha, Shri Bharat Jyoti, Director, Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy and other senior officers were also present at the event.
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Ministry of Tourism
Shri K.J. Alphons to inaugurate ‘Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ project in Kerala tomorrow
Shri K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism will be inaugurating the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism in the presence of Shri K. Surendran Minister for Tourism, Government of Kerala at Vagamon, Kerala on 17th February 2019.
This Eco Circuit project was sanctioned in December 2015 for Rs. 76.55 crores. Major works carried out under the project includes Eco Adventure Tourism Park at Vagamon, Cultural Centre at Kadamanitta, Eco Log Huts at Peerumedu, Idukki, Approach Roads, Walking trails, Rain Shelters at Pine Valley Forest, Thekkady, Kumily, Moozhiyar Dam, Penstock and Kakki Dam.
Swadesh Darshan scheme is one of the flagship schemes of Ministry of Tourism for development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritised manner. Under this scheme the Government is focussing on development of quality infrastructure in the country with objective of providing better experience and facilities to the visitors on one hand and on other hand fostering the economic growth. The scheme was launched in 2014 -15 and as on date the Ministry has sanctioned 77 projects worth projects for Rs. 6131.88 Crore to 30 States and UTs. 30 projects / major components of projects are expected to be completed during the current financial year, of which 12 projects worth Rs.1024.49 crore, covering the states of Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Kerala and Sikkim have already been inaugurated.
The Ministry of Tourism recognizing the tourism potential of the State has sanctioned 7 projects in the State of Kerala under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes for an approximate amount of Rs. 550 crores.
Ministry of Science & Technology
New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light
Plasma treatment of some inorganic nano-materials has shown the way towards bright, stable and affordable light-emitting diodes  which can be sources of lighting for the future.
Cost-efficient and bright light-emitting diodes  are commonly desired for general light sources, but attaining desired stability and brightness have been challenges for scientists who are looking for new materials that are stable and produce bright emissions and can be commercially viable
Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences , an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology , found that simple plasma treatment of inorganic material of cesium lead halide nanocrystals can lead to an enhanced stabilization many folds showing the promise of bright and stable LEDs.
The team of researchers led by Dr. Pralay K. Santra found a mechanism of plasma treatment induced stability enhancement in inorganic perovskite nano-crystals that could boost their emission. Plasma treatment induces the cross-linking of the organic molecules, oleylamine, present on the surface of the nanocrystals. This creates a stronger network of ligands, providing better encapsulation and higher PL intensity. They have also presented a novel anticounterfeiting application that uses the method of plasma treatment to fabricate covert double-layer security tags. The findings from the present work were recently published in the journal ‘ACS Applied Nano Materials.'
The team has also filed the provisional Indian patent for their discovery and actively looking for partners to commercialize the technique.
Publication link:
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c02034
For more details Dr. Pralay K Santra,  can be contacted.
Ministry of Railways
Railways marching towards Mission 100% Electrification
● Indian Railways accomplishes electrification of 82% of the total BG network
● 1223 Route Kilometers  electrified during April- October 2022
● Electrification to result in better fuel energy usage
Indian Railways has embarked upon an ambitious plan of electrification of its complete Broad Gauge network which would not only result in a better fuel energy usage resulting in increased throughput, reduced fuel expenditure but also savings in precious foreign exchange.
During the FY 2022-23, till October 2022, Indian Railways has achieved 1223 Route Kilometers  of electrification as compared to 895 RKMs during the corresponding period of FY 2021-22. It is 36.64% more than the previous year figures of the corresponding period.
It is worth mentioning that record electrification of 6,366 RKMs was achieved in Indian Railways’ history during 2021-22. Earlier, highest electrification was 6,015 RKM during 2020-21.
As on 31.10.2022, out of 65,141 RKM of BG network of IR , 53,470 BG RKM have been electrified, which is 82.08% of the total BG network.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Remaining global carbon budget meagre, the World needs rapid and transformative actions: Shri Bhupender Yadav at LMDC ministerial
Calling all countries to adopt Net Zero targets by 2050 is inequitable and runs counter to the Paris Agreement and is against climate justice: LMDC Ministerial statement
Participating virtually in the Like Minded Developing Countries  Ministerial meeting titled “‘Preparations for COP 26 on Climate Change – Expectations and Challenges’ today, Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change,Shri Bhupender Yadav today called for rapid reduction of emissions by developed countries in this decade.
Shri Yadav in his address noted that world needs rapid and transformative actions, in view of the fact that the remaining global carbon budget is meager and will be exhausted within this decade at the current rate of global emissions. He also noted that the commitments of carbon neutrality and to raise ambitions in nationally determined contributions to be in line with climate justice and principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities .
The Environment Minister highlighted the ambitious climate actions taken up by India in areas of renewable energy, energy access, and efficiency, sustainable transport including e-mobility, sustainable agriculture, enhancing green cover, etc. He noted that India has achieved a reduction of 24% in emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2016, thereby achieving its pre-2020 voluntary target.
Minister pointed that the accelerated climate action by developing countries like India requires the contingent provision of climate finance, technology, and other means of implementation support. He also highlighted the importance of global partnerships and cooperation and requested the LMDC countries to join the initiatives of International Solar Alliance  and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure  launched by India.
The ministerial level Like-Minded Developing Countries group meeting has been hosted by Plurinational State of Bolivia ahead of upcoming crucial upcoming 26th climate change conference to be held in Glasgow, UK from October 31 to November 12, 2021. LMDC comprises of around 25 developing countries from Asia and other regions.
A ministerial statement was endorsed by the LMDC Ministers during the meeting, expressing their full support to COP26 Presidency and willingness to work closely and constructively with all other Parties and stakeholders towards a successful COP26 through the multilateral process that is conducted in an open and transparent, inclusive, Party-driven and consensus-based manner.
LMDC Ministerial statement
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Australian Army Chief to India From 08 to 11 March 2022
Lt Gen Richard Maxwell Burr AO, DSC, MVO, Chief of Army Australia along with four member delegation is visiting India from 08 to 11 March 2022.
On 09 March 2022, the Australian Army Chief laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block. Lt Gen Richard Burr called on the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff and other senior military officers. Interaction between both the Chiefs of the Army Staff was warm and cordial. Both Chiefs exchanged views on the current global situation and the situation in Indo-Pacific in addition to discussing measures for enhancing defence cooperation between both armies.
The General also addressed the faculty and participants of the prestigious National Defence College and later interacted on regional security perspectives with the Vice Chief of Army Staff and the Director at Centre for Land Warfare Studies , New Delhi.
The visiting Australian Army Chief will be visiting Indian Army formations and units deployed along Western Borders on 10 and 11 March 2022.